Front Page!! The buzz is on. Our fans are as pumped as we are! I love it.

To be a Coug has to be the greatest feeling. There is so much support--one
big family.

Every time I think about last Friday, last night, and this coming
Wednesday, my heart races. I can't wait until the whistle blows and we step
out on that field, our field, to play our best soccer yet. We are
growing--building--and playing better every day. The more we work together,
the better--it is a total team effort. We showed that on Friday. Seeing my
teammates beaming makes me smile. We are all so excited. Each and every
one of us are pumped up--ready to explode. We want to continue to improve
and work together.

As I think about the season thus far, I just smile. It has been amazing to
see the growth and improvement we've experienced. Every player has gotten
better. We have all made an impact on this team. All 21 of our players
have been vital to our success. There may not be headlines for everything,
but that is part of the reason things are so special. Since day one of
preseason until now, day one of post season, there have been different
leaders on this team. I will always draw on my teammates for inspiration
and leadership...that is why we are such an amazing and dynamic team. Looking
back, I remember Stacey Dunn working hard in preseason to overcome injury
and be fit to go as soon as she was cleared. I still draw on her strength
and hard work. I look at all the knowledge Deka has about the game...her
amazing skill that can carry us. There is the entire freshmen class,
working hard and making a dramatic impact. Kat and her amazing over time
goals to help us defeat our opponents. There is Beth working her butt off
everyday and directing on the field. There are players who work hard all
week to prepare not only themselves, but their teammates. They are truly
deserving of praise. Also, those leaders like Erin Cook and Nat Kehl who
are injured now, but got us to where we are. They are still keeping us
going and pushing us with their desire to be out on that field. We are all
in this together--all 21 of us have made an amazing impact. Those things are
what make the season great!

It's been special, and it will only be a matter of time before we see who
else will lead. This team is amazing. We are going for it!! For Deka each
game could be her last. We have to play for her. I can't wait for
Wednesday and I know the rest of the team is feeling the same way.